'West Side Story': Steven Spielberg on Creating a Role for Rita Moreno (Exclusive)
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etonline.com, one thing everyone knew he would need is an amazing cast.A story told in 1950s New York City, the beloved musical explores a rivalry between two street gangs, the white Jets and the Puerto Rican Sharks, and the turmoil that ensues when a forbidden romance between a former Jet and the sister of a Shark sparks new conflict between the warring factions.The 1961 adaptation of directed by Robert Wise and Jerome Robbins and featuring the legendary music and lyrics by Leonard Bernstein and Stephen Sondheim, is one of the most revered movie musicals of all time.
It was the highest-grossing film of the year upon its release and was nominated for 11 Academy Awards, winning 10 — including Best Picture and supporting acting recognition for Rita.
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